Culture Shock 2011 - Spend your money for a cause!

Culture Shock 2011 is an event organized by CHIC Management with more than 150 stores involved!
Each store has 3 donation items, set to 100% or 50%, and their proceeds will go to the independent humanitarian and medical organization Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières).

Like in all the charity events, since I enjoy more spending money when it's for a cause, my entry is focused on donation items.

Unfortunately, during the bloggers opening day, many stores hadn't set up their spot yet, so I couldn't check what they are offering and lag will prevent me to do it for a while.

Thank you very much to all those who had their stall ready for the bloggers and to the kind designers who sent me review copies.

Be ready for region is full messages and lag...and keep your ARC low!

Gown: My Precious @ Culture Shock - Agnes Precious Empress (Chinese Edition) - 1000L, 50% donation.
Hair: Exile @ Culture Shock - Liv - 250L the colour pack, 100% donation

Hair: Exile @ Culture Shock - Andrea - 250L the colour pack, 50% donation
Top: Acid & Mala @ Culture Shock - Boho Chic Shirt - Orange+Red - 100L (I can't remember the donation amount and I can't enter the sim, I'll update it.)
Jeans: Studio Sidhe @ Culture Shock - Unisex Jeans Purple - 100L, 50% donation.
Jewelry: Je suis @ Culture Shock - je suis...asymetrique necklace - 100L, 50% donation.
Je suis @ Culture Shock - je suis...asymetrique - earrings - 80L, 50% donation.

Hair: Exile @ Culture Shock - Andrea - 250L the colour pack, 50% donation
Top: Fishy Strawberry @ Culture Shock - Country Life Shirt River - 100L, 50% donation.
Skirt: Fishy Strawberry @ Culture Shock - Wild Nature Skirt Brown - 200L, 50% donation (Please note: the skirt is made of a sculpted prim and comes with an alpha layer. A demo is available for you to try it before purchasing).
Sunglasses: Fishy Strawberry @ Culture Shock - Vintage Candy Bar Glasses Tortoise - 100L, 50% donation
Necklace: je suis @ Culture Shock - Je suis...fraise - 150L, 50% donation

Other credits
Skin: the.oBscene
Eyes: Pulse
Lashes: [glow] studio
Nails: je suis...
Shoes: Baby Monkey
Necklace&Earrings: je suis...
Bangles: Fishy Strawberry (free)

Fantasy Faire 2011 part 2

Second entry dedicated to Fantasy Faire, a fantasy and roleplay themed event with proceeds donated to American Cancer Society. You can check all the technical details on the official blog.

All the items shown are on the DONATION vendors.

Dress: Evie's Closet - Amarie's Bower - 500L, special edition. It was already available at Fashion For Life, but if you missed it, now it's the right moment to get it!

Outfits: Falln Angel Creations - Tallimare Outfit Light & Tallimare Outfit Shadow - 600L each, these Victorian flavoured outfits come with 3 wearing options, one of which is for men.

Cloak: Refined Wild - Lotus Cloak Golden - AUCTION ITEM - Few copies available, you get one for yourself and one to give to a friend. Check the auction items here! Lotus Cloak in plain version is available on the donation vendor for 300L.
Tie: Refined Wild - Lotus Tie - 120L
Anklet: Refined Wild - Butterfly Anklet - 100L
Bracelets available as well, the pose is not showing them though.

Thanks a lot to the kind designers who sent me review copies ;-)

Other credits
Skin: TheObscene
Eyes: Pulse
Hair: EMO-tions (next release, available this Saturday)
Barefeet: Slink
Shoes: Lelutka, Elikatira, Concrete Flowers
Bodysuit: Ohmai!
Jewelry: je suis...

Fantasy Faire 2011 part 1 + Hunt

Fantasy Faire 2011 is an event obviously dedicated to the world of roleplay, mainly fantasy in all its sides, but also to dark, goth, even Gor.

"From Saturday April 2nd to Sunday April 10th 2011, thousands of Second Life residents and creators are coming together to support the American Cancer Society's vision of a world without cancer. Friends Fighting Cancer (FFC) have transformed nine sims of Second Life into a fantasy wonderland: the Fantasy Faire 2011 to benefit Relay for Life of Second Life (RFL of SL)."

If you love fantasy as I do, you can't miss the chance to get some awesome outfits (but also pieces of building and furnitures!) and at the same time donating your money for a cause that touches us all.
Let me show you some of the items I got! All on the DONATION vendors!

Fairy Outfit: Caverna Obscura - Nocturne Gown ONYX - 295L

Fairy outfit: Angelwing - Trixy white dress - 200L

Talking about Angelwing, a mini hunt is running at the main store right now. Split in 17 pieces, you will find the latest release, The Spring Fairy in blue, for free. You can also purchase it in other colours for 200L. Till April the 9th.

More about Fantasy Faire 2011 coming soon...

Other credits:
Skin: TheObscene
Eyes: Pulse
Lashes & nails: je suis...
Hair: Exile @ TDR Blue, Magika
Jewelry: Pr!tty (old group gift), je suis...
Barefeet: SLink

Project FUR Japan

I have two cats, Merlin and Madam Mim (yes, like the Sword in the Stone characters).
I live in a big city, and during my childhood I had never had any animal. So, when my family decided to adopt a kitten, I was confused and I wasn't sure about my feelings. I said okay, but I don't want him to jump on my bed and such things.
Now, Merlin sleeps with me, purring all the time. And sometimes, when she doesn't sleep in my mother's room, Madam Mim joins him laying on my pillow, just above my head.

This is just a very small sample about how a furry ball can change your life. And that is why I couldn't overlook an event dedicated to them.

Project FUR Japan is a fund raiser for the animals that lost their human friends during the tragic earthquake and tsunami. You will find all the technical info, including the first receipt of the donation, on the official blog. I will share only this video, that touched half world...I had already watched it before the news of the SL event reached me. See how loyal and caring our furry friends can be.

EDIT: I messed up the codes of the videos @_@ This is the video I meant to show you. No need to speak Japanese to understand what is happening: a dog is bringing the people to rescue his hurt friend.



This one is instead the video made for the Project FUR Japan. Remember me I shouldn't blog stuff during the night!



I want to show you some items I got at the Project FUR Japan! 100% profit is going to the charity.
Usually, green is not my colour at all...but some designers persuaded me to buy their beautiful products!

Top: So Many Styles - Lace Tshirt Mint - 150L
Pants: Concrete Flowers - Tweed Pants Forest - 77L
Neck Pouch: Concrete Flowers - Neck Pouch Moss - 139L
Shoes: Concrete Flowers - Flidais Flat Moss - 99L

Kimono: Sassy Kitty Designs - Sassy Kimono White - 120L
Dog: Hazard Kitty - Shiba Inu - 150L

Other credits
Skin: TheObscene
Eyes: Pulse
Lashes, earrings, bangles & nails: je suis...
Hair: Exile @ TDR blue, 60L
Shoes: YourSkin & YourShape, old TDR item, other colours available in store.

Fashion For Life - part 9

Ninth post dedicated to the Fashion For Life event. All the outfits worn are available at the fair, donation items will be marked with a red *DONATION ITEM* writing.
Thanks a lot to all the designers that provided me promotional copies, you make my life easier!

This should be my last post dedicated to the event. Today I want to show you the donation items by Jada Humby Couture and Sascha's Designs.

Outfit: Jada Humby Couture - Fashion Bag "Rahel" ruffled dress black - *DONATION ITEM*, 499L
Boots: Jada Humby Couture - Shoe Bag "Aliyanah" boots black - *DONATION ITEM*, 599L

Outfit: Jada Humby Couture - Fashion Bag "Rahel" ruffled dress white - *DONATION ITEM*, 499L
Boots: Jada Humby Couture - Shoe Bag "Aliyanah" boots white - *DONATION ITEM*, 599L

Gown: Sascha's Designs - Arrogance Formal - *DONATION ITEM*, many wearing options, 499L

Dress: Sascha's Designs - Beerel Black - *DONATION ITEM*, many wearing options, 325L

Dress: Sascha's Designs - Beerel White - *DONATION ITEM*, many wearing options, 325L

Other credits:
Skin: TheObscene, Al Vulo! (new release)
Eyes: Pulse
Hair: Milana (group gift), Truth
Jewelry, Nails and Lashes: je suis...
Shoes: Nardcotix

Fashion For Life - Part 8

Eighth post dedicated to the Fashion For Life event. All the outfits worn are available at the fair, donation items will be marked with a red *DONATION ITEM* writing.
Thanks a lot to all the designers that provided me promotional copies, you make my life easier!

Today I'm featuring the donation outfits and the gatcha items available at Nyte'N'Day. Each item is a special edition that won't be sold after the event, so go and get them now!

Outfit: Nyte'N'Day - Affinity II (FFL Edition) White/Black - *DONATION ITEM*, 195L

Dress: Nyte'N'Day - Pop Dress (FFL Edition) Hot Pink/White - *DONATION ITEM*, 215L

Top: Nyte'N'Day - Henley Tee (FFL Edition) Salmon - *DONATION ITEM*, 125L
Panties and Socks: Nyte'N'Day - FFL Gatcha Undies & Socks - *DONATION ITEM*, gatcha prize, other colours available, 10L a try.

Other credits
Skin: TheObscene
Eyes: Pulse
Hair: Truth, Clawtooth, Mina
Shoes: Maitreya (update group joining gift)
Bangles: je suis...

TO BE CONTINUED...

Fashion For Life - Part 7

Seventh post dedicated to the Fashion For Life event. All the outfits worn are available at the fair, donation items will be marked with a red *DONATION ITEM* writing.
Thanks a lot to all the designers that provided me promotional copies, you make my life easier!

My RL has been very busy these days, I could picture only few things for this post, I picked my favourite item for each designer.Please note that they have many other items available in their donation boards!

Dress: Calla - Beyond (Charcoal Plum) - *DONATION ITEM*, 500L

Outfit: Fabpony - Chloe Jeans (Charcoal) & Samantha Striped Tank (White & Fog) - *DONATION ITEM*, they come together, 399L
Shoes: Duh - Silk Floral Booties Silver - *DONATION ITEM*, 40L

Shoes #1: Baby Monkey - Bardot Spring Pumps Sea - *DONATION ITEM*, 150L
Shoes #2: Duh - Floral Linen Flat Sand - *DONATION ITEM*, 25L

Other credits
Skin: TheObscene (group gift), TheObscene
Eyes: Pulse
Hair: Clawtooth, Elikatira
Necklace: Diapop

TO BE CONTINUED...

Fashion For Life - part 6

Sixth post dedicated to the Fashion For Life event. 

All the outfits worn are available at the fair, 

donation items will be marked with a red *DONATION ITEM* writing.

Thanks a lot to all the designers that provided me promotional copies !

::Schoen:: - Rira (White) - *DONATION ITEM* - 350L

 ::Schoen:: - Weich (Brown) - *DONATION ITEM* - 300L

Lois Allen - Comfort and Love - *DONATION ITEM* - 200L

*Evie's Closet* - Secret Garden Wreaths - *DONATION ITEM* - 175L

[elikatira] - Hye Hair Pack - *DONATION ITEM* - 400L

Happy Birthday Italy & Pacific Crisis Fundraiser

Today Italy celebrates the 150th anniversary of its unification.

A famous Italian architect, Renzo Piano, recently said "we are dwarves on a giant's shoulders." and I totally agree with him. We must be proud of our art, language and our culture, but those giants are dead. Now we have to deal daily with all the dwarves who are making Italy the tail ender of Europe. These vulgar, close-minded and rude dwarves are showing a distorted reality to the rest of the world. We are not like them. Believe me.

There are also some dwarves who think they would be better if Italy wasn't united. You are anachronistic. In the Internet era, more than ever we are citizens of the world, and so we should feel. Don't go back to Middle Age and grow up.

Olela, one of the most famous Italian bloggers, shared with us a great video that unfortunately is not subbed in English (it's something we should do, sharing the few giants left we have with the rest of the world) and pointed an Italian pride gift offered by an Italian designer. Check it out and if you have ever heard about Dante Alighieri, watched "Life is beautiful" or just eaten pizza or Nutella, think of us and celebrate too.



I won't forget, as I was saying earlier, we are citizens of the world.
At the other side of the world, an awful disaster occurred, or better is still occurring. Once again Second Life community is showing its support.
Japan is a country very dear to me, I am in love with Japanese culture to the point I made it my major at university. Even though, as someone said, Japan is a rich nation, those who suffer, die or lose people they love, deserve our solidariety, no matter where are they from and what is the reason.
Thank you very much to the organizers and the designers who are offering their produts as donations at the Pacific Crisis Fundraiser.

Here's a look I put together with items purchased at the event, the biggest part with 100% of the proceeds going to the charity.

Skin: Glam Affair - Sakura Skin Natural 01 - 599L, 100% donation.
Hair: Exile - Sakura naturals (mink) - 200L, 100% donation
Jumper: Ibizarre - Leela Norge Jumper - 100L, 100% donation
Skirt: The Secret Store - Froufrou Onyx - 189L, 100% donation
Bangles: je suis... - je suis...asymetrique Red and White - exclusive colour for the event, 79L, 100% donation
Necklace and earrings: je suis... - je suis...douce bright - 390L, 50% donation.

The slurs should bring you right in front of the item. The place is crowded and lagged, so keep your ARC and scripts down. It's a bit claustrophobic, many designers wanted to be part of the project, but don't give up!
Visit the venue, there are so many items that it will be impossible not to find something to buy!

Fashion For Life - part 4

Fourth post dedicated to the Fashion For Life event. All the outfits worn are available at the fair, donation items will be marked with a red *DONATION ITEM* writing.
Thanks a lot to all the designers that provided me promotional copies, you make my life easier!

In this entry you will find things very different for style and price, but all of them absolutely worth. I have purchased myself the biggest part of them, and those I didn't purchase were kindly sent to me by the designers, for which I'm very grateful.

Top: Zaara - Yauvani top *lilac* - *DONATION ITEM*, exclusive colour for the event, 150L
Jeans: WOE - Graecyn Flare Jeans Charcoal - *DONATION ITEM*, other colours available, 200L
Shoes: [elikatira] - Move Pumps Near Black - *DONATION ITEM*, exclusive item, white version included, 250L

Outfit: Zaara - Trishna skirt *peach* mishti tank *apricot*, *DONATION ITEM*, sold together, 200L
Sandals: N-Core - Aura - *DONATION ITEM*, fully customizable, strap and strapless version included, 795L

Minidress: SYSY's - Hushdress Cherry - *DONATION ITEM*, another colour available, 225L
Sandals: N-Core - Aura - *DONATION ITEM*, fully customizable, strap and strapless version included, 795L.

Gown: SYSY's - Leiyagown Lavender - *DONATION ITEM*, another colour available, 250L

Other credits:
Skin: TheObscene
Eyes: Pulse
Hair: Maitreya, 69, Lelutka, Tiny Bird
Jewelry: Je suis... (necklace in the last 2 pics is free at the Rodeo Drive location)

Fashion For Life - Part 3

Third post dedicated to the Fashion For Life event. All the outfits worn are available at the fair, donation items will be marked with a red *DONATION ITEM* writing.
Thanks a lot to all the designers that provided me promotional copies, you make my life easier!

This entry is dedicated to roleplay and gowns.
Furthermore, I decided to add the prices of the donation items, so that people can know in advance if they want or can donate those lindens. I will be updating my older entries too in that sense!

Dress: Grim Bros -Corinne Pink Dress - *DONATION ITEM*, 222L$
Gogglets: Grim Bros - Purple Gogglets Sepia - *DONATION ITEM*, 222L$

Gown: Kouse's Sanctum - Michelle Gown - *DONATION ITEM*, 2 skirt options included, 500L$
Jewelry: Kouse's Sanctum - Lilly Jewelry Set - *DONATION ITEM*, 400L$ (the crown is available alone as a donation item too for 150L$)

Gown: Kouse's Sanctum - Faith Gown - *DONATION ITEM*, 400L$

Gown: Kouse's Sanctum - Jocelyn Gown - *DONATION ITEM*, 2 skirt lenght and 2 apron colours included, 400L$

Gown: Kouse's Sanctum - Artemis Gown - *DONATION ITEM*, 2 skirt lenght included, 400L$

Other credits:
Skin: TheObscene
Eyes: Pulse
Hair: Truth, EMO-tions
Jewelry, lashes and nails: Je suis...

Fashion For Life - part 2

Second post dedicated to the Fashion For Life event. All the outfits worn are available at the fair, donation items will be marked with a red *DONATION ITEM* writing.
Thanks a lot to all the designers that provided me promotional copies, you make my life easier!

Today I want to share with you a great deal offered by the generous Mirja Mills from EMO-tions.
Her newest releases, not available in store yet, are on the donation vendors at Fashion For Life, and half price! This is an awesome chance to save a lot of money and to donate at the same time. Have a look at the great deal!

Outfit: EMO-tions - Viva Pink - jewels, shoes, hairbase and hair included *DONATION ITEM, 50% OFF OF THE REGULAR PRICE*

Outfit: EMO-tions - Viva Green - jewels, shoes, hairbase and hair included *DONATION ITEM, 50% OFF OF THE REGULAR PRICE*

Outfit: EMO-tions - Immacolata - hair and hairbase included *DONATION ITEM, 50% OFF OF THE REGULAR PRICE*

If you don't earn or buy great amounts of linden dollars but you still want to do a small donation, besides the hunt prizes and the gatchas, I would advise to check Duh. Like in the regular store, Renee Harvy set the average price of 25L for her items. My favourite piece is a beautiful string of black pearls.

Necklace: Duh - Pound of Pearls Black/Silver *DONATION ITEM*
Outfit: Adam n Eve - Cora Black
Hat: Amacci - Andrea Hair (included in the hair pack)

Other credits:
Skin: TheObscene, in the last pic TheObscene, group gift in notices, pack including all tones. (150L$ joining fee)
Eyes: Pulse
Hair: Amacci
Nails & Lashes: je suis...

TO BE CONTINUED...

Fashion For Life - Part 1

You all surely already know about Fashion For Life, Anthea talked about it already here, so I'll try not to overwhelm you with the same info. What I want to do is explaining you my plans about blogging the event.

I have received several review copies from many generous designers, I have bought tons of stuff myself, and I'll try to show you the biggest part of them. I will post at least 2-3 entries about the fair during these days and I will try to focus my attention mainly on the donation items, that are many and very beautiful. I will also feature some regularly sold products, but the donation ones will marked with the red word "DONATION".

Last but not least, you may want to know about the hunt and the gatchas that you will find at the event, with all proceeds going to the charity. Directly from the organizers notecard:

"* What's going on with the hunt?
The hunt will feature items priced 10-100L and hidden in the shops of participating designers. All proceeds from the hunt items will go to the American Cancer Society. You can find more about the shops on our website at http://fashionforlifesl.com/forpatrons/hunt-slurls-and-hints/

* And what's with the gacha?
The gacha is a new thing this year. For anyone who doesn't know what a gacha is, it is a vendor that randomly offers one of the items in its inventory when paid--kind of like a bubble gum machine. Many of the designers opted to participate in the gacha this year, offering 6 items per vendor, all no copy/transfer so people can trade and share. Each sim will have a gacha area with gachas that were created to match the theme of the sim. All proceeds from the gachas will go to the American Cancer Society."

On a side note, there are 9 sims full of great stores. The landing point is set into the store that is sponsoring the sim, so you will probably need to walk a bit. Please understand sponsors paid a lot of money, so they deserve you to have a look at their spots even though you're looking for something else. Just follow the red arrows to go to the pointed items! In case it didn't work, here's a list of where each store is.
Last but not least, the sims are awesome and I really hope you will be able to enjoy them. Low lag outfits will help you about that!

Thank you very much to all the designers who kindly sent me promotional copies, and to all those who put awesome items in their donation vendors, giving their proceeds to a cause that touches us all.

Now let's go with the great stuff!

Scarf: je suis... - Je suis...chaude grey - DONATION ITEM
Bangles: je suis... - Je suis...magnifique grey - DONATION ITEM
Bag: je suis... - Je suis...insouciant black - DONATION ITEM

Outfit: Jada Humby Couture - Najlah White Black
Shoes: Lapointe & Bastchild - Orleans Lace Ankle Boot set - DONATION ITEM

Outfit: Jada Humby Couture - Rawya Red
Shoes: Lapointe & Bastchild - Orleans Plaid Ankle Boot set - comes with a colour change hud, DONATION ITEM
Hair: Amacci - Andrea - hat colour change.

Other credits:
Skin: TheObscene
Eyes: Pulse
Hair: Fri.day, Calico Ingmann
Jewelry and nails: je suis...

TO BE CONTINUED...